Vacation Program (Nov 2025)

Our Opportunity

Work location: Various/ FIFO & Perth 

Roster: Various

Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our Australian iron ore operations, building renewable energy projects and developing technologies that will change our planet forever.  Our commitment to achieving Real Zero terrestrial emissions (scope 1 and 2) across our Pilbara operations by 2030 is creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities across the globe.

Fortescue is looking for 2nd year through to penultimate year students for our Fortescue Vacation Program.

Our Vacation Program offers students the opportunity to learn in a practical and hands-on environment during your time with us. You will be paired with a specialist in your chosen field to provide professional supervision and mentoring. 

Successful applicants will work with us for 12 weeks over the summer break, where you’ll apply your academic skills to real life situations and can make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Working within a team relevant to your current studies 
• You will be expected to demonstrate initiative by seeking out projects you believe will best showcase your capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary Engineering Studies 
• Electrical/Process Control/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Process & Metallurgy/Mining/Civil
• Technology & Autonomy/instrumentation/Environment & Sustainability
• Hydrogeologist & Geologist
• Health & Safety
• Business (Commerce/Finance/Law)
• Data/Cyber/AI

About You

• High level evaluation and analysis skills
• Problem solving, innovative thinking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with tight timeframes
• Possess a positive attitude and the confidence and willingness to 'have a go'
• Previous work experience (desirable)

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.